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Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1887-09-30
James G. Blaine's Letter of Regret.


The following letter was received by the Con-
stitutional Centennial Commission from Jam s
e. Blaine:
HAMBURG, Germany, Sept 2-GENTLEMEN :
1t is with sincere regret l find myself unable to
accept your invitation to be present ut the cele-
trution of the centennial anniversary of the
PRONUNCIATION of the Constitution of the United
States, Sept H. Next to the Declaration of In
dependence, the ordaining of the Constitution
is the great event to be celebrated for all time
by the American people. AS years roll lJy and
the nation grows i'll numbers, in power, in pres
tlge, our admiration and appreciation OF the
men who framed our organic law are steadily
genius to construct for thirteen feeble States
with on aggregate of COO people Il constit,l-
tion which, 1JJ Years later is found perfectly
adapted to the needs and wishes of a powerful
nation, expanded four-iold in its territorial
area, with thirty -eight States and more than
6o,0oo,oo0 people. Perhaps in no country and in
no period OF the worlds history has the concep-
ton of free government, firmly secured Dy the
checks and balances of permanent and con.
servatiVe Constitution been more profoundly
studied and comprehended than by our fore
fathers. They etfectually organized revolu-
ton against the foolish tyranny of an English
King, and against the arrogant wrong of an
English Parliament. After victory in tho field
they completed their work by laying. broad
and deep, the foundations of popular govern
officials are servants. The extraordinary pro-
portion OF men who in that patriotic generation
We're lifted by long study and trimming to the
highest duties of stntesnanship, is shown by
the fact thnt of the tifty-iye members OF the
Congress- of 177G who signed the Declaration of
thirty-nin members OF the convention of 1887
who signed the Const tuition. The reverence
and the affection which we feel toward these
great men will be best shown by cherishing
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1887-09-30
ALL Sorts.

HE incest young man at the water
ing places this summer is the chap
whose rich uncle has named him. He
can wear bang if he chooses. -Ne,v
York Journal.
EVERY man who has decision of char
acter will have enemies, and the man
who has no decision and no character
can have no good friends.-New Or
leans PHI ayal7le.
Do NOT marry for riches, my son,
but remember that the husband of an
heiress is seldom obliged to get up at
tive o'clock in the morning and build
the fire.-Te.ras Strings.
SUMNER resort firtations are seldom
dangerous, but they frequently would
be if they were most lasting. Better
short, sweet and soon forgotten, than
long, sour and always regretted. -
LOreU Citizen.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1887-09-30

history for models of government, and exam
ined the different forms of those republics
which, having been formed with the seed of
this situation of this assembly, cropping rs it
were in the dark to find political truth, and
scarce able to distinguish it when presented to
lis, how has it happened, sir, that we have not
heretofore once thought of humbly applying to
the Father of Light to illuminate our under
standings?'
And this wise man. proposing to his fellows
that the uid and blessing of God should be in
voked in their extremity, declared: 4 have
lived, Sir, o long time, and the longer live the
more convincing proofs see of the truth that
God governs in The affairs of men. And if q
sparrow cannot fall to the ground without his
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1887-09-30
Celebration of the Centennial Of
the Birth of the Ameri-
can Republic.
President Cleveland Delivers a
Brief Address to Ten Thou
sand People.
Justice Miller, Of the Supreme Court,
Contributes q Memorial Ora.
tiOn on the Occasion,
minister Kasson Delivers Speech
and j. G. Blaine Writes
Letter.

The great centennial celebration of the
signing of the National Constitution, last
ing three days, came to successful termi-
nation at Philadelphia on Saturday, Sept.
II. A Philadelphia correspondent says of
the closing days exercises:
Shortly before O'clock a. m. the President
accompanied by Secretaries Bayard and Fair
child, left the Lafayette Hotel and proceeded
to the Commissioners room in the east wing of
the City Hail. ut Market and Broad streets His
appearance was the signal for IN enthusi-
astic burst of applause from the enormous
crowd in waiting. For IN hour and q half the
President stood shaking hands with all who
approached, young and old rich and poor.
Promptly at 80 tho Presidential party
started for Independence Square, where the
memorial meeting was to be held. Here II grand
stand with seating capacity of 5000 had been
erected. For half nn hour before the exercises
began the Marine Band, stationed on the east
side of the stand, had discoursed music, u
chorus of 1000 children, with 200 mon us lead
ers, singing patriotic mir. At just IL :4G the
appearance of the President and his wife at tho
head of the double column of distinguished Wis
itors caused a perfect uproar Of applause. As
they came down the center aisle toward their
places in front the President leaned on the arm
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1887-09-30
He Never Stnid Late.

"Say, chum, how late do you usu-
ally stay when you make a call on YOUR
lady-love?" asked Harvard man of
his roommate.
II never remain late at all, returned
his chum.
II should say not!"
"Why, I always return early"
"What do you call early?"
90, before breakfast time when the
old man goes out on the front steps to
get the morning paper and wakes me
up by banging me over the head with it,
That's early, isn't it?"
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1887-09-30
Foraging Watermelons

While the Eighth Kentucky "a.
was encamped at Franklin, henl'li
in 1868, we were not paid tor q
time. Consequently our pocket NJ J,
was scarce. We wanted waternse.
but just how to get them was the
ton. l proposed a plan. Inele
farmer, not far outside our plcNe'
who had a large field of melons.
as he was a Union man, we WEI. s
allowed to modest him. l proPossa
one of my chums to go to tn u
When we came in sight we saw ~.
stuck up that read: "Persons - ' y
in here do SO at the risk OF thelf II
"Now," said 1 to ALT b 5 ~
chum, "when we get where the ~ j
is hidden you pretend you are
in, and I'll say, No, don't. MI 4a,,I
Union man and l won' .Iat
melons, You must swear 'n'
will take them anyway. IL
We rode up, Beard and myss ra,l
went through the ABOVE Pi0H ora
He swore he was going to n os,1
melons and 1 began to eApv w.
against it. The farmer rose 1 oa
his hiding place and told D1 He|
"git" or he would shoot HIM: ;aht
"git," at least, got out Of s taos|
waited for me. The farmer Wv. Wv q
into his melon patch, filled 1S and i
thanked me for my honesty, "a AL IL
me to come again and ! ho'aalntedI
have all of the melons ~an any,
not to let "that thief" nave H. hal
soon met Beard and he carrier r. III
my load into camp.-John H. =
IN CHICAGO Ledger.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1887-09-30
Then and Now.

When the Constitution was framed 100 years
ago there We're thirteen States in the Union
Territory of 100000 inhabitants. The popu-
lation of the United States i'll 1890, when the
first census was taken, was 3,9?9,214. 1t is now
nearly or quite GO,000,00O. There were then
about 500 Federal otliceholders in the country
There are now more than 100000 The total net
ordinary receipts of the United States i'll 1892
The total net ordinary expenditures in 1892 were
S., 269o0O. In 1856 they We're S2l2, 4o3Uoo
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1887-09-30

During this growth the Constitution, the Or
ganic law of the Republic, has been equal to
every emergency. But this is not the only test
OF tho apparently more than human wisdom of
the American Constitution With an increase
Of population there cane n demand for addi-
tional States. Kentucky and Vermont in 1901,
Tennessee in 1896, Ohio in 1901 Louisiana i'll
1872, Indiana in 1916, Mississippi in 1877, Ili-
n n i'll 1878. Alabama in 1919, Maine in 1920
Missouri in 1921, Arkansas in 1896, Mich
gan in 1887, Florida. Iowa. and Texas i'll
1si5 Wisconsin III 1sl7, California in 1850 Min
nesota in 1858. Oregon in 1859, Kansas in 1871,
West Virginia i'll 1862, Nevada i'll 1864, Nebraska
i'll 1867, and Colorado i'll 1875. These twenty-i five
empire States took their places in the great Re-
public and on the flag of the nation. The Re-
pubic had marched across the continent, but
the Constitution extended its mighty arms and
held them all fast i'll protecting embrace. There
it stands, the sublimest monument to human
wisdom III the matter of government the world
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1887-09-30
Original Draft of the Constitution

In gathering the material for q life of Ed
mund Randolph Mr.. Moncure D. Conway came
upon what seems to have been the original
It was found among the papers of his friend
George Mason, author of tho Bill of Rights. The
manuscript is literally annotated by another
Scribner's for September contains an article on
the subject from the pen of MIR. Conway, also u
fac silnle of the manuscript So far us Mr.
birth from the brain of man the credit there
for seems to belong more to Edmund Randolph
than to any other man.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1887-09-30
Quite a Chanpe.

In 1890 the receipts and expenditures of the
Postotfice Department We're only two or three
millions OF dollars, whereas Congress at it's last
session appropriated for 1857 the sum OF ST.
$50, SOB, and the receipts nro within n few mill
ions of enough to meet the vast outlay. Only
thlrty-tye years ago it cost % cents to mail IL
haf-ounce letter 500 miles more. Now an
ounce letter can be sent from one extreme Of
the cepublic to another for 2 c ents.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1887-09-30
AT l 40 President IA:
gently took the arm Of

INK-sTAND USED IN his respects to the thou
SIGNING THE CoNsII- sands of people who
TUITION. surged in and around
the square, with bow he turned and, fncing
the President, and within hearing of all who
occupied seats around the circle, offered Il
prayer to the Almighty.
He was listened to with the closest possible
attention, and upon the conclusion of the pray or
the sweet strains of the patriotic "Star-
Spangled Banner broke upon the crowd in
volumes from the voices OF the grand chorus
accompanied by the Marine Band.
An impressive benediction was then pro-
nounced by Rev. Lere Witherspoon, of Nash
vile, Tenn. just rs he finished the benedic1on
the leader of the Marine Band signaled his n,l-
sicnns to render q march specially prepared
for the occasion. AS the band struck up the
President and Mrs. Cleveland walked arm in
arm to the front of the stand and bowed repeat
eddy to the multitude i'll acknowledgment of the
thunders of applause that greeted them. When
the occupants of the stand noticed the pair
standing wild rush was made over the chnirs
to the plnce where they stood, and the President
held u short reception shaking hands with all
who succeeded in reaching him. The police
soon cleared Il passage, and in few minutes
the President and wife were in cnrri;.ae. They
sat on the back seat of n handsome burouche
the President with uncovered head and both
smiling They were repeatedly cheered by the
throng, and they We're given u continuous ovu-
ton from the time they left tho stand until they
disappeared within their hotel.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1887-09-30

sealing of his fate, and IN
peared before General ~ Tb htenzy b
he found in q MOOT. a anomas,
great depression. Soon apapeaarents
son had entered his pres s,'es D Dol
mules have your" VA low j
turbation he replied " "a. on, Some
twenty-five thousand" sGTpssta|
thousand, did you saw" r awents
General. Us it possib1e ~ repestsa
this n 4sa?. Donaldson a ac You
mo most heartfelt thanks; You hbe as.n
ton, and can fight Hood ,e III .ransp
SO at once" and vii
The Brigade's crownin. .,
At Antietam came the crow,
Of the Irish Brigade. Whann 1nasg
division. containing many nan, frsa
was so roughly handled INV th tN
was sent in on the left ~ cue - bds
Church and slowly forced ID ~ pual
back beyond the famous sn n tae en-
which had been filled with ' Ken
an enfilading fire from One un ~ rolpss
teries and presented the mo W. oa'
spectacle Of the war. Usin os' g a
as q breastwork thev halsJ III! u
close of tho f;rbt 1o,; Ao II 10
er, having not one straeolar : PM
loss of life which was appalI | wi
regiment lost nearly fifty par a
other over thirty. The r e te NJ
to have special spite against t, ~ zee
flag aud five color-bearers' u vne
down successfully in o short i've were
the last man fell even these I lss;
hesitated moment to assume a's y
synonymous with death. Bipme.
Captain of the Sixty-third s 81
seven, sprang forward and snat y
up. In few minutes \
struck the staff, shatterine
pieces; Gleason tore the flag fron
broken staff, wrapped it aroma ui
body, putting his sword-belt 1 NV.
and went through the rest Of that rft
untouched. I met him a dav =.
after. "Well, Gleason" said I !.
didn't hit YOU" "Divil a welt y
he, barring what Paddy O'Nesle
me when he kicks me out of he'd 81
morning" Major o'Neale was $
commanding officer and terminate
found it necessary to use strong M
to set such a mass in motion. At n
ericksburg the brigade had the ID
OF leading the attack on their poa
of the line across the open /
against the concave line, bristling]
artillery, Of which Marye's Hi
was probably the very strongest d
Their behavior on that day can be
summed up by saying that when
came to gather the corpses that bid
that CHASTITY plain the dead OF
Irish Brigade lay in line nearest ID
fatal stone wall Of all that undes
that hopeless task, from their
charge in the early forenoon to-
last attempt of Sykes regulars
shutdown. EDWARD FIELD
Captain Fourth Artil1
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1887-09-30
A Ccnury,s Growth.

hundred years arc gone since Washington
promulgated the american Constitution, and
the question nrises, by what standards shall its
time when the population of the country was
less than 4.G0J,0o0. tnd thirteen States consti-
tnted the Republic 1t may he we'll for the
reader to have befor. him the figures showing
history of nations:
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1887-09-30

their work, and assuring to our descendants as
many and as grateful reasons for q national
celebration of the establishment OF our Const-
tuition us those which influence us today, With
great respect, faithfully yours.
~ G. DrA1Sr,
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1887-09-30
BULLETS AND BAYoNETs.
Stormy Scenes, Amusing Anecdotes, and
Interesting Incidents Of the
Late War.
6loody Battles Buzzing Bullets Bright
Bayonets, and Buggy
Beds.
The Dying Soldier.
BY j. p. PE1CkETT.


drawn, revealing
Beyond the light Of an eternal day.
But there's lull pard, in the roar Of battle,
A shout and cheer as if Of victory;
Whose flag is waving yet? All, pard know
the old flag dear
Because there's JOY. pard, over yonder, where
the angels dwell;
There's wailing, Willing, wailin 6 in the low
est depths OF hell.
Yes pard, I'm dying now; no more around tho
bivouac fire with you
Ill sleep and dream of homo and friends
Be, ond the river the areveilles" sounding
hero tattoo"
Proclaims the closing of bloody day.
/ hear assembly call, pard, over yonder on
that shore
Whore wars dread banners are forever
furled;
Ill answer 4roll-calln there when tho dark night
of death is DER,
Among the heavenly hosts of that bright
But, pard, amid the smoke Of battle It's glo-
rious to de-
proudly in the sky.
Tn dying, pard, the sands OF time arc running
low and feeting,
The "long-rolls sounding on tho other
shore;
My heart is like mufflcd drum, SO low and
sad its beating
All, pard, together We will march no more
Our fighting and our marching, pard, together
now ended
Tho hand of Death is writing my SUR
lough"-
The buglos blast and beat OF drums are now
so sweetly blended
With songs Of praise that mortals may not
know.
All, pard. be brave Of heart, fight to the end
and know no fear;
The clouds are lifting, and, beyond, the dawn
Of day is near.
Yes, pard, I'm going fast; dying message 1
would send
To those at home that have loved so we'll
To mother, and to that loved one who is-ah,
more than friend
You'll tell them where died. and how Ifell !;
You'll tell those loved ones that my thoughts
were with them to the last,
And that 1 spoke Of them with my last
breath;
You'll tell them Of my hopes-my sky no doubt
gloom oercast-
That love for them robbed OF its terrors
Death.
See pard the great Commander comes /! A glow
of glory warps
His hrow A beat Of drum is heard THE
lights arc outfits "taps!"
Pacific Veteran.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1887-09-30

THE tail of a fox is called ~; 4
that does not make raboHs '
brush.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1887-09-30
son, of the Commission,
Cardinal Gibbons. who

With the Sllttering sun
pouring down upon his
Cardinal vestments, and
the ''red hat so lntely
placed upon his head
by tho venerable Leo
MIL, looked his best,
and was the recipient
of much attention. Aft
Ell walking to the front
of the stand and paying
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1887-09-30

The following letter was received by the Con
stitutonal Centennial Commission from james
Rlu;Da.
Wichita eagle., 1887-12-24
A Horrible Buu Fight.

A fearful spectacle was witnessed at
OAK on the Adour, France, 4 few weeks
ago. 4 band OF Spanish bun fighters had
introduced a powerful black steer upon
whom ,Joselto, the matador, aimed a blow,
but missed, and he was run down by the
brute A cry Of terror arose. But 10
selto was up again and seemed unhurt.
He now succeeded in stabbing the bull at
the chest, but the animal stood its ground.
\ second and third thrust had 10 better
effect, although the man succeeded in
pushing his weapon TO the hilt into the
animal from which the blood ran in tor
rents. That was too much for the spec
tators. They began crying with pain,
bowling with disgust, and prepared TO
finish the cruel Spaniard. Several times
he still succeeded in piercing the steer
with his sword but could not stop the
animal from constantly charging against
his enemies. Now glasses and bottles
and chairs were hurled by the spectators
upon the Spauiard, who ran away. hand
ing his sword to another man. who also
pierced the bun again and again without
finishing him. Several men then attacked
the beast with swords and lanccs and
finally brought il down. But the spec
tacle had been too much for the auditory.
There arose q FEARFUL cry OF vengeance
upon the SpanjarGs, and the high and
strong luclosurc was being attacked. The
SpaDiarGS however. We're fortunate
enough 10 make their escape before the
iynching parties could lay hold of them
Chicago News.
Wichita eagle., 1887-12-24
Prophecy Concerning Germany.

1t Is declared that Prince William is the
kaiser favorite. The people regard him
rs the next emperor, for the feeling : n
settled Ole that the crown prince viii not
live 70 succeed the kaiser. Though young
he shows strength and courage, and in his
own family brooks no interference. His
wife is YEAR his senior. and a thoroughly
German woman The people say there
viii be no English influence from her, as
from the crown princess, who has been
English from first To last-a clever woman
in many ways, but not clever in concesl-
ING her lack of sympathy for German CTS
toms and the German people
Then there is the prophecy brought for
ward by the German people, who are
somewhat superstiJioUs. Germany IS 70
be greatest it says, under a Young ruler
who has but one arm, and has four sens.
He is TO succeed an aged sovereign, carry
on a great war successfully, and prove an
other Frederick the Great. The Germans
see in this the destiny Of Prince Nilliam,
who was born with one arm, partly lie.
formed short and stiff And they see ID
his character all the requirements Of the
prophecy. even down To the four SoTs.
Bat the power of Germany WaneS after
this ruler, and she is then 10 go down and
become an Insignificant nation. 50 runs
the prophecy. Berlin Cor. New YORK SIM.
Wichita eagle., 1887-12-24

via. the Missouri Pacific, FIT. Scott route,
viii leave Wichita Thursday, Dec
18th, 22nd and 18th. This is the great
southern route, especially during the fall
and winter months. by reason of the
delightful climate and many places of in
terest through which it passes, affords a
other route. This is the only line taking
passengers via the southern route and
giving them the privilege Of return
ing via. the Denver & Rio Grande. Ry,
t he science line of America" with stOpOver
at Salt Lake. Utah Pullman and free
family sleepers run through with one
change. SO round trip, good six months,
and choice of routs returning, with stop
over privileges at any point Cheap one
way excursions same dates and same
trains. An employ of this company acf
companies all excursions, whose duty it is
to look after the comfort of the excursion
lists For tickets, maps and all Informal
tod, apply to \. c. keeran, 7. * I. a,
l27 \. Main. 143-tf
Wichita eagle., 1887-12-24
The California Travel,

It has been generally known to the pub
lie that during the year past. That
The Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe
r. IL was not selling round trip excur-
sion tickets except TO southern California
points Their agents are now authorized
10 make the announcement that The
Short Line is again in the field aud from
this time forward is prepared to do ticket
excursion business to san Francisco and
Portland. Oregon in addition to southern
California points allowing the purchaser
a choice OF any Of the different routes re-
turning to Wichita or any of the cities up
on the Missouri river. Stop over privilege
es allowed going and coming at any point
within the limit OF the ticket. Pullman
service from Wichita daily To California,
and tree Tourist Sleeping ear service Upon
all main line trains these berths will be re
served upon application at the union tick
ct office.
The dates for these excursions are fixed
for Nov. l. and "A; Dec. |, $, -. - and %.
Tickets limited six months from date of
sale 5000 FOR the round trip. l55tf
Wichita eagle., 1887-12-24
Money TO Loan.

On Sedgwick county farms and Wichita
city property; centrally located: five years
time; money ready quick as papers execut-
ed. Kansas National Loan Co. H. ".
Lewis. President. d-4-40t.
Wichita eagle., 1887-12-24
Guardians Sale,

For sale. the north half OF the east half
Of the southwest quarter OF section 3, IN
township p, range / east.
The above described land belongs to the
estate of c. c. Alliston. and will be on sale
for few days This land is near the To-
cation of the Congregational college.
16-tf f. B. JEWETT,
Guardian for the heirs, office Temple block
Wichita eagle., 1887-12-24
Nicht School

At the Southwestern Business College,
corner Douglas and Topeka ave. Each
student receives personal instructions at
his desk, thus avoiding all embarrassment.
Persons can enter at any time with equal
advantage 1+l-tf
Wichita eagle., 1887-12-24
Wanted. Wanted.

One hundred tons wrought and scrap
iron wanted: machinery scrap, copper
brass, zinc and lead Highest cash price.
12i-tf GLOBE IRON WORKS.
Wichita eagle., 1887-12-24

Twill take Csc on the dollar for bran
new stock OF drugs Call on or address ).
I. Major, Receiver, Al North Main.
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